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51:155:
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
1994/96 Catalog: Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system,
blood theology, elastic Description properties of the arterial wall,
pulsatile flow dynamics, flow dynamics past valve prostheses, flow through
capillaries, force-velocity studies of the heart muscle, force-deformation
analysis of left ventricle, application of imaging techniques on the
left ventricular dynamics
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51: 030: Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals
Techniques for obtaining measurements from
living systems, and engineered systems used in biomedical engineering,
are introduced. Topics include measurements of biopotentials, bioamplifiers
and filters, measurement principles in solid and fluid biomechanics, measurements
of properties of biomaterials, and non-invasive biomeasurements from medical
imaging. Communication skills and teamwork are emphasized through a formal
writing assignment.
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51: 251: Advanced Biofluids
Review of cardiovascular physiology, steady flow models, rheology of vessel wall, windkessel theory, unsteady flow models, Womersley number, wave propagation in arteries, impedance in circulation, atherosclerosis and hemodynamic theories, in vivo velocity measurements, theoretical and experimental flow models, turbulence in circulation, flow past heart valves and implants, vascular graft mechanics.
Pre-requisite: 51: 155: Cardiovascular Biomechanics
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51:252:
Advanced Cardiac Mechanics
Anatomy and physiology of the human heart, cardiac muscle mechanics, imaging
techniques for cardiac structures, 3-D reconstruction of the human left
ventricle, modeling of the heart as a chamber, finite element analysis
of the left ventricle, experimental techniques in cardiology.
Pre-requisite: 51: 155: Cardiovascular Biomechanics
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57:005: Engineering I
The first part of this course provides an introduction to engineering and the engineering approach to problem solving. Students are introduced to problem identification, methods of solution, and technical communication. The second portion of the course introduces students to graphical representation and analysis of solid objects and processes. Students become familiar with a variety of engineering software by solving problems using several available software applications on the Engineering Computer Network (ECN, formerly ICAEN). A writing assignment also is required using a word processor. The course meets three times a week for lecture and once a week for a discussion or computer lab session.
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57:007: Statics
Statics is the study of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium. This is the first in a series of mechanics courses, each of which studies a more complex type of system. The topics include vector algebra, moments and couple, drawing free body diagrams, forces in structures and machine parts in equilibrium, friction, moments of inertia, centers of gravity, and centroids. A strong background in algebra and trigonometry is required. The class has two lectures and one discussion each week. A set of homework problems is due at the beginning of each lecture. Discussion groups are led by TAs, and tutors are available. There are two midterms, usually held in the evening, and a comprehensive final exam.
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57:010: Dynamics
Dynamics is the study of bodies in motion. It is the second course in the two-course mechanics sequence. Many of the concepts learned in the statics course are utilized. Topics include vector calculus, Newton's Laws, the dynamics of particle motion, multiparticle systems, rigid bodies in planar motion, and the application of these ideas. Course format consists of three lectures and one discussion meeting each week. Homework is assigned over each reading assignment, and is generally discussed both before and after it is collected, graded, and returned. The course is divided into four major units, with the first three each concluding with a midterm exam. These exams are common to all sections and may be held in the evenings. The material at the end of the course is often considered the most difficult. Although the final is comprehensive, much emphasis is placed on the last unit as it encompasses most of what is learned throughout the semester. The text has many good example problems and is an excellent study aid.
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51:
019:
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Elementary theory of deformable bodies, stress, strain; application to
beams, columns, shafts, pressure vessels; axial, transverse, bending,
torsion, combined and buckling loads.
